Army 2040: Followership and Multi-Mission Readiness
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What is a primary advantage of self-managed followers for organizations?

  • They prioritize supervision over self-management.
  • They increase the number of organizational levels.
  • They require extensive training programs.
  • They reduce the need for supervisory control systems. (correct)

What might happen if followers are committed to goals that conflict with their organization's goals?

  • They generally adapt quickly to organizational needs.
  • They can lead to destructive results. (correct)
  • They will often raise morale among peers.
  • They may enhance organizational control.

Which characteristic is essential for effective followers to develop their professional skills?

  • Relying on competitors for knowledge.
  • A commitment to continuing education. (correct)
  • Permanent job security.
  • Complacency with current skills.

What qualities do effective followers and leaders have in common?

<p>Courage and commitment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do effective followers view their coworkers?

<p>As colleagues rather than competitors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does commitment play for effective followers?

<p>It helps in achieving both organizational and personal goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of courage in effective followership?

<p>It helps followers become independent, critical thinkers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of committed incompetence among followers?

<p>It can negatively impact organizational effectiveness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes effective followers from ineffective followers?

<p>Effective followers view themselves as equals to leaders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quality is NOT associated with effective followers?

<p>Being subservient to leaders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary motivation for individuals who choose followership as their role?

<p>To serve a cause or purpose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do effective followers view their role in the organizational hierarchy?

<p>As valuable and legitimate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the self-management capabilities of effective followers?

<p>They exercise control and independence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact do effective followers have on organizations?

<p>They facilitate higher productivity and morale. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mindset distinguishes effective followers from ineffective followers in terms of responsibility?

<p>Effective followers anticipate needs proactively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context might a leader choose to take on the follower role instead?

<p>When circumstances dictate a need for collaboration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key learning outcomes for students at the end of the session?

<p>Understanding the importance of Followership (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which course did CPT Julius C Amolo O NOT attend?

<p>Intelligence Officer Course (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which role did CPT Julius C Amolo spend the most years according to the previous assignments?

<p>Intelligence Officer, 76IB, 2ID, PA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the mission capability emphasized in the Army 2040 vision?

<p>World-Class, Multi-Mission Ready, Cross-Domain Capable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects one of the classroom rules mentioned?

<p>Stand or keep yourself awake. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As an Admin Officer in TRADOC, how long did CPT Julius C Amolo serve?

<p>6 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles was held by CPT Julius C Amolo for the shortest period?

<p>Secretary General Staff, TRADOC, PA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the Army 2040 vision along with honor and patriotism?

<p>Duty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

CPT Amolo's Role

Captain Julius C. Amolo O is a training and administrative officer within the Army.

2040 Army Goals

The Army in 2040 strives for excellence, multifaceted missions, and cross-domain capabilities.

Followership Importance

This session aims to emphasize the worth of followership.

Classroom Rules

Stay awake, and use the restroom as needed.

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Platoon Leader Course

A course at 2DTS, 2ID, PA, involving platoon leadership training.

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Infantry Officer Basic Course

Fundamental infantry officer training program at 3ATG, TRADOC, PA.

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Civil Military Operations

A field involving military cooperation with civilian authorities.

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Intelligence Officer Role

Gathering and analyzing information for military decisions.

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Effective Follower

An individual who actively participates and contributes to a team or organization's success, manages themselves well, is committed to their organization and a shared purpose, builds their skills and focuses their efforts for optimal impact, and possesses courage, honesty, and credibility.

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Follower Motivation

The reasons behind a person's decision to follow someone or something. Motivations can include a desire for purpose, helping a cause, or supporting a leader.

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Self-Management (as a follower)

The ability to take initiative, think independently, and work effectively with minimal oversight. Effective followers take ownership of their work.

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Ineffective Follower

A follower who struggles with self-management, lacks commitment, and often tries to manipulate leaders for personal gain rather than benefiting the organization or shared purpose.

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Follower Role Legitimacy

The acceptance of followership as a valid and worthwhile position, not just a secondary one. Effective followers view followership as essential to achieving goals.

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Essential Qualities of an Effective Follower

Effective followers exhibit self-management, commitment to a shared purpose, skill development, and integrity through courageous actions and honest behavior.

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Follower's Role Perspective

Effective followers view their role as valuable and virtuous, regardless of their chosen level of direct responsibility or leadership in other contexts.

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Delegation of Responsibility

The act of assigning tasks or responsibilities to followers. The best leaders depend on capable followers to anticipate needs, solve problems and contribute to the organization as a whole.

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Self-Managed Followers

Self-managed followers reduce the need for complex supervision, leading to cost savings and improved morale.

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Commitment

Effective followers are dedicated to a cause, product, organization, or idea, along with their personal lives and career.

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Destructive Commitment

Followers committed to goals that aren't aligned with the company can negatively impact the organization.

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Competence and Focus

Effective followers develop skills beneficial to the organization, exceeding the environment's standards and engaging in continuous professional development.

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Courage

Effective followers are trustworthy, honest and brave critical thinkers who admit mistakes and share successes while upholding their ethical standards.

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Effective Followers Traits

Effective followers have similar qualities to effective leaders, exhibiting initiative, self-control, commitment, talent, honesty, credibility, and courage.

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Followership and Success

Followership is crucial for organizational success, highlighting the importance of capable followers.

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Loyalties to Organization

Effective followers prioritize organizational needs over personal goals or look for companies that align with their personal ambitions.

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Study Notes

Army 2040: World-Class, Multi-Mission Ready, Cross-Domain Capable

  • Focus is on followership, honor, patriotism, and duty
  • Presentation covers the role of followers, qualities of effective followers and cultivating effective followers
  • Slides include learning outcomes, classroom rules (no cell phones, use rest rooms), and fire safety information
  • Instructor profile details CPT Julius C. Amolo's education and previous assignments, listing specific roles and dates
  • Army 2040 Multi-Mission Readiness is the overarching theme

Followership

  • Followership is a crucial component in organizations, often overlooked in favor of leadership
  • Effective followers are motivated differently, choosing followership as a primary role, or in context.
  • Effective followers manage themselves well, committed to the organization, principle or person outside themselves. Their competence and focused efforts maximize impact
  • Effective followers are courageous, honest, and credible.
  • Effective followers temper their loyalties to organizational needs or find new organizations
  • Effective followers build their individual skill sets and see coworkers as colleagues, not competitors
  • Effective followers provide a cost advantage for the organization
  • Some leaders may misinterpret commitment creating possible organizational problems

Qualities of Effective Followers

  • Self-Management: Effective followers think for themselves, exercising control and independence, even without close supervision, are capable of anticipating needs, and can competently manage their responsibilities across various levels.
  • Commitment: Effective followers are committed to a cause, a product, an organization, and even a person in addition to their personal lives. Effective Leaders help channel energies in ways meeting both personal and organizational goals.
  • Competence and Focus: Effective followers master relevant skills, maintain high performance standards, and prioritize continuing education for professional development.
  • Courage: Effective followers are credible, honest, and courageous establishing themselves as critical thinkers who can be trusted. They appropriately give credit and admit mistakes, and share successes. They maintain their own ethical standards.

Cultivating Effective Followers

  • Effective followers share similar qualities to effective leaders, those with initiative, self-control, courage, commitment, talent, honesty and credibility.
  • Followership is essential to organizational success
  • Effective organizations can utilize four steps to cultivate effective followers.

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This quiz explores the importance of followership in the context of the Army 2040 framework. It covers the qualities of effective followers, the role they play in organizations, and the impact of committed followership on mission readiness. Key themes include honor, patriotism, and the responsibilities of self-managed individuals.

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